Africa: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Africa

After two years of growth, the African market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -14.4% to $X in 2021. The total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Africa

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 9.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -13.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at 43% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) held a 22% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Zambia (8.1%) and Tanzania (6.4%). Senegal (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Ghana (with a CAGR of +69.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Zambia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 82% of total exports. These countries were followed by Senegal, Kenya, Tanzania, Tunisia, Ghana and Nigeria, which together accounted for a further 15%.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of +63.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+2.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports in Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -57.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 226% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mozambique (X tons), followed by Ghana (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Libya (X tons) were the largest importers of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, together making up 44% of total imports. The following importers - Kenya (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Somalia (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) - together made up 23% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of +28.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Morocco ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 25% share of total imports. Libya, Egypt, Ghana, Tunisia, Mozambique, Kenya, Namibia, Malawi, Somalia and Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

Guinea, with a CAGR of +20.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 186% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya (+14.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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